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everytime I play media files especially DVD movies and download Divx OGMs and MKVs, my CPU Usage reaches 100%. I can play all these things before very smoothly but I don't know why now. My CPU Specs is Pentium 4 2.66 gHz and has a 768 MB of DDR with 64 MB of Graphics Card. I know that this is more than enough to play the files I mentioned above but as I have said, it keeps on reaching 100%. Could you check my PC which of those hidden process that eats up my large RAM??? Thanks!
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Hi! and welcome to the Malware Removal forums.
My name is John Brouwer - if it helps, you can call me John for short. I'll be glad to help you with your computer problems.

HijackThis logs can take some time to research, so please be patient with me. I know that you need
your computer working as quickly as possible, and I will work hard to help see that happens.
I am currently looking over your log. As I am a trainee, everything that I post to you must be checked by an Admin or Moderator. Thus, there may be a tiny bit of a delay between posts, but it shouldn't be too long. I will post back shortly with a potential fix.

Please be patient and I'd be grateful if you would note the following:

I will working be on your Malware issues, this may or may not, solve other issues you have with your machine.

The fixes are specific to your problem and should only be used for this issue on this machine.

Please continue to review my answers until I tell you your machine appears to be clear. Absence of symptoms does not mean that everything is clear.

It's often worth reading through these instructions and printing them for ease of reference.

If you don't know or understand something, please don't hesitate to say or ask!! It's better to be sure and safe than sorry.

Please reply to this thread. Do not start a new topic.

Finally, please make a uninstall list using HijackThisTo access the Uninstall Manager you would do the following:

1. Start HijackThis2. Click on the Config button3. Click on the Misc Tools button4. Click on the Open Uninstall Manager button.

You will now be presented with a screen similar to the one below:

5. Click on the Save list... button and specify where you would like to save this file. When you press Save button a notepad will open with the contents of that file. Simply copy and paste the contents of that notepad here in a reply.

Please copy the fix to Notepad/Word, or print it, because you won't always have internet access!

You aren't running Firewall Software. Please download and install one of them first!

Use a Firewall - Without a firewall your computer is susceptible to being hacked and taken over. If you use the Windows Firewall you might think that's sufficient but it only controls one way of the traffic (inbound/outbound not sure). Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly. For an article on Firewalls and a listing of some available ones see the link below:
Computer Safety On line - Software FirewallsI use ZoneAlarm Free Edition (which is free for personal use) but you might just prefer something different!

As you did this, we can begin with the fix.

Step 1: Update JavaOlder versions have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system. Please follow these steps to remove older version Java components and update.

Disconnect from internet and close running programs. There is a small chance this application may crash your computer so save any work you have open. Double click gmer.exe. Let the gmer.sys driver load if asked. If it gives you a warning at program start about rootkit activity and asks if you want to run scan...say Ok. If no warning.... Click the rootkit tab To the right of the program you will see a bunch of boxes that have been checked... leave everything checked. Then click the Scan button. Wait for the scan to finish. Once done click the Copy button. Open Notepad and hit ctrl+v to paste the log. Save the log to your desktop please.

Step 5: Post logsYou may need multiple replies to be able to post everything:

Hi john!! Thanks for replying. But fortunately, my computer is okay now. Last 2 days ago, my computer was hammered by countless of viruses that leads us to the decision to reformat the whole thing..... and Taadaa!!! My computer is good as NEW!!! well, thanks again!!!

There are a couple of things you should do immediately after installing Windows and before surfing the net...

Use an Anti Virus Software - It is very important that your computer has an anti-virus software running on your machine. This alone can save you a lot of trouble with malware in the future. See this link for a listing of some on line & their stand-alone anti virus programs:Computer Safety On line - Anti-VirusI recommend AVG Anti-Virus (Free Edition)!

Update your Anti Virus Software - It is imperitive that you update your Anti virus software at least once a week (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your anti virus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out.

Use a Firewall - I can not stress how important it is that you use a Firewall on your computer. Without a firewall your computer is susceptible to being hacked and taken over. Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly. For an article on Firewalls and a listing of some available ones see the link below:Computer Safety On line - Software FirewallsI recommend ZoneAlarm (Free Edition)!

Visit Microsoft's Windows Update Site Frequently - It is important that you visit http://www.windowsupdate.com regularly. This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer. If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.

Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This can be done by following these simple instructions:

From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.

Click once on the Security tab

Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.

Click once on the Custom Level button.

Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt

Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable

Change the Initialise and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable

Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt

Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt

Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt

When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.

If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.

Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.

Install Spybot - Search and Destroy - Install and download Spybot - Search and Destroy with its TeaTimer option.This will provide real-time spyware & hijacker protection on your computer alongside your virus protection. You should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an anti virus software. A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:Instructions for - Spybot S & D and Ad-aware

Install Ad-Aware - Install and download Ad-Aware. You should also scan your computer with the program on a regular basis just as you would an anti virus software in conjunction with Spybot. A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:Instructions for - Spybot S & D and Ad-aware

Install SpywareBlaster - SpywareBlaster will added a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer settings that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs. A article on anti-malware products with links for this program and others can be found here:Computer Safety on line - Anti-Malware

Update all these programs regularly - Make sure you update all the programs I have listed regularly. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.

Follow this list and your potential for being infected again will reduce dramatically.

Do not bother contacting us if you are not the topic starter. A valid,
working link to the closed topic is required along with the user name used.
If the user name does not match the one in the thread linked, the email will be deleted.

Please take the time to tell us what you would like to be done about the people who are behind all the problems you have had. We can only get something done about this if the people that we help, like you, are prepared to complain. See Nellie2's blog here or post in our dedicated forum here

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